Graduate Record Examination
GRE
Used by graduate programs across the US, Canada, and increasingly Europe — especially STEM, business, and humanities masters/PhDs.
Duration
1 hour 58 minutes
Cost
≈ USD 220
Score validity
5 years
Sections
Analytical Writing
30 min · one Analyze-an-Issue essay.
Verbal Reasoning
Two sections · vocabulary, reading comprehension, text completion.
Quantitative Reasoning
Two sections · arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis.
Scoring
Verbal & Quant scored 130–170 each (total 260–340). Writing scored 0–6.
Prep tactics that work
- Manhattan Prep 5lb Book + Magoosh for problem variety.
- Use Anki for a 1,500-word high-frequency vocab deck.
- Take a full ETS PowerPrep test every 10–14 days.
- Time-box: 1.75 min/quant question is the sweet spot.
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